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When the Lakeforest Mall closes, a food distribution program will have to find a new home 03/25/2023 01:07am • For three years, So What Else, a Gaithersburg-based nonprofit established a food distribution program at Lakeforest Mall, has provided free food to families in need. But at the end of the month, when the mall closes for good as part of a redevelopment plan, their operation at the sprawling mall Montgomery Co. high school cracks down on off-campus lunch policy due to 'safety concerns' 03/24/2023 11:57pm • Days after a Quince Orchard High School student was found suffering an apparent overdose inside the bathroom of a McDonald's near the school, the school's principal announced stricter enforcement of the off-campus lunch policy. In a tweet, Quince Orchard Principal Elizabeth Thomas wrote that In second embezzlement scheme, woman stole over $270k from a DC nonprofit 03/24/2023 08:39pm • A Florida woman got caught stealing from her job once — and then did it again. The financial director of a D.C.-based nonprofit got away with sums of cash over $270,000 before federal investigators caught up with her. Kristina Ballard, 53, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and will spend the next th The 12 best times to switch jobs 03/24/2023 07:35am • Things to consider when changing jobs The news lately has not been encouraging for workers. Numerous companies including Microsoft, Disney and Facebook owner Meta Platforms have announced layoffs in recent months. That's enough to make anyone think twice about leaving their current job. "Right n Peak bloom is here: DC cherry trees reach final bloom stage 03/24/2023 06:27am • It's happening, people! The famous D.C. cherry trees have hit peak bloom. The National Park Service said that the blossoms are open and "putting on a gorgeous show." PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! The blossoms are open & putting on a gorgeous show. Household Debt Surges at Fastest Pace Since 2007 03/23/2023 08:00pm • At a time when interest rates are high on virtually all types of loans -- from new mortgages to variable-rate credit cards -- household debt balances are growing at the fastest pace since before the Great Recession.Total household debt has risen by $2.75 trillion since the end of 2019, according to What Are Junk Fees and How Do They Affect You? 03/23/2023 08:00pm • Whether you're purchasing concert tickets, checking out of a hotel or canceling a cable subscription or gym membership, you've likely run into junk fees. These are unexpected -- and sometimes hidden -- fees that companies charge you for a service that costs them little (or nothing) to provide. Examp Should You Use Your 401(k) to Pay Off Debt? 03/23/2023 08:00pm • If you're struggling to make payments on outstanding balances, you might consider using funds you've put aside for retirement to get rid of the debt. Taking from your 401(k) account could help you reduce or eliminate what you owe. However, there may be penalties and taxes involved, along with other What Is an Infographic Resume? 03/23/2023 08:00pm • If you're looking for a way to stand out in the job applicant pool and catch the attention of hiring managers, an infographic resume could be what you need. Infographic resumes are a creative way to provide an easy-to-understand visual representation of your qualifications. However, they may not be Best Fun Jobs That Pay Well 03/23/2023 08:00pm • For many, work is drudgery. It's the same thing day in and day out, with little opportunity to try something new or take on an exciting project. If you feel shackled to your cubicle or dread a career filled with monotony, how about looking for a fun job instead? Using the Best Jobs rankings, U.S. Ne Fairfax Co. releases bodycam footage of fatal police shooting; 1 officer fired 03/23/2023 03:00pm • Officials in Fairfax County, Virginia, released body camera footage Thursday showing officers shooting an unarmed man near Tysons Corner Center last month. One of the officers has been fired by the department, and the fatal shooting remains the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation, Chief 'Gilded Age' star Patrick Page finds 'Succession' parallels in Shakespeare Theatre's 'King Lear' 03/23/2023 04:21am • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E25677yhh1g The fourth and final season of the Emmy-winning drama "Succession" premieres this weekend on HBO. If you dig family dynasty dramas, Patrick Page stars in "King Lear" at Shakespeare Theatre in D.C. through April 16. "If you picture Stonehenge, Montgomery Co. students commended for action in apparent overdose case 03/23/2023 12:06am • A Montgomery County, Maryland, health officer praised the Quince Orchard High School students who acted to help another, who reportedly had an overdose on Tuesday. "We do want to commend the students," said Dr. Kisha Davis, referring to the incident Tuesday inside a McDonald's bathroom across the 10 Things to Watch When Interest Rates Go Up 03/22/2023 08:00pm • The Federal Reserve raised interest rates seven times in 2022 and twice -- so far -- in 2023, with the most recent increase of 0.25% occurring in March 2023. As the Fed aims to cool inflation, which is near its highest levels since the 1980s, more increases might be on the horizon. This aggressive r 5 Best Tech ETFs to Buy for 2023 03/22/2023 08:00pm • While the energy sector was a success story in 2022, the tech sector's performance was downright tragic. Among some of the biggest losers last year were once-loved names such as chipmaker Nvidia Corp. (ticker: NVDA), electric vehicle icon Tesla Inc. (TSLA) and Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. (ME